Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 45741, Samuel Elkins, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Elkins, Samuel
S 45741
CONTENTS

16.073 New Hampshire. P.
Samuel Elkins
of Andover — in the state of New Hampshire — who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel B. Long's of the N.H. — line, for the term of One year
Inscribed on the roll of N. Hampshire at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 12 th of July 1819.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th of Nov 1819 and sent to Joshua Darling Esq. Henniker, N.H.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819 . . . . $ 4.22 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Mar 1820. 48.00
1 mo 24 d 1/30
$ 52.22
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

Samuel Elkins Application for a pension.

I Samuel Elkins of Andover in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, testify and declare upon oath, that, I enlisted into the service of the United States as then in the Revolutionary War, on the continental establishment on or about the 8 th day of August, 1776 - and for and during the term of one year, and served, during said term in Capt. Mark Wiggins Company and in the Regiment commanded by Col. Pierce Long, in the New Hampshire Line - until the 8 th day of August, 1777 - when our Regiment, was dismissed the Service, at a place called Still Water on North River - I served, about five months of the period aforesaid, as a Corporal and the remaining seven months as duly  first Sergeant in the Company of said
I further testify and say that, by reason of my reduced circumstances in life I stand in need of assistance from my country for support
Concord July 12. 1819 -
Samuel Elkins
State of New Hampshire } July 12 1819. } Then Hillsborough

Then personally appeared the above named Samuel Elkins, and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is just and true.
Before me.
Joshua Darling
One of the Associate Justices of the Court of Common Pleas - for the First District in Hillsborough County New Hampshire
State New Hampshire Hillsborough ss
I Joshua Darling Judge &c as aforesaid hereby certify that it appears to my satisfac- tion that the said Samuel Elkins served in the Revolu- tionary War on the Continental Establishment against the common enemy more than nine months at one period of continued service & I further certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said applicant is in reduced circumstances in life & stands in need of assistance from his country for support
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this tenth day of July A. D. 1819
Joshua Darling

State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss }
Moses Eastman
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the same First District Hillsborough County - New Hampshire, hereby certify that the Hon Joshua Darling is a Judge of said Court that the foregoing is his signature and that the seal hereto affixed is the seal fixed of said Court - In testimony whereof I have subscribed the same with my hand this thirteenth day of July > Anno Domini 1819 -
Moses Eastman Clerk

45741 INVALID.
Rev
File No. 45-741
Samuel Elkins Rev Rev Wm
Act: 18 March 1818
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 153
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jonathan Wedge Esq. Eldu Ebin: Chas Peter Hifield Esq. Post Master & Capt. Micah Hunkhall Affidavits in proof of Samuel Elkins - Read

We the undersigned testify and say that we are well acquainted with Mr. Samuel Elkins, of Andover in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire be and are of opinion, that by reason of his reduced circumstances, in life, & from his advanced age and infirmities, stands in need of assistance from his country for support. Andover Octr 14 th 1819.
Jon a Weare Ebenezer Chase Peter Fifeild Micah Kimball
State of New Hampshire } October 14 th 1819 Hillsborough SS. } Then personally appeared the above named Jon a Weare Ebene r Chase Peter Fifeild & Micah Kimball who are credible disinterested Witnesses and made oath that the foregoing foregoing affidavit by them subscribed is just & true Before me W m Proctor Justice Peace

State of New Hampshire
Secretary's Office
Novem r 8 th 1819
I hereby certify that William Proctor Esq r whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate was at the date thereof is a justice of the peace within and for the county of Hillsborough in said State, duly appointed & commissioned and that to his acts and attestations as such justice and credet are due.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the public seal of said State on the day of the date hereof
Sam l Sparkhawk Secy

I Leonard Weeks of Canterbury in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that I enlisted as a soldier in the company commanded by Capt. Mark Higgens attached to the Regiment commanded by Col. Pierce Long in the revolutionary war some time in August or September A.D. 1776 - to serve for the term of one year that said Regi- ment was first stationed at New Castle in the State of New Hampshire and from thence Marched to Ticonderoga and that I served the full term for which I enlisted, and was discharged at Stillwater about the seventh of August A.D. 1777 and that I was well acquainted with Samuel Elkins now of New London in the County of Hillsborough and State aforesaid. and that I was further that he served in said War the full term of time that I did being twelve months and was dis- charged at Stillwater at the same time with me and that I know him to be the same Samuel Elkins that served as aforesaid - London Nov. 23 rd 1819 - Leonard Weeks his mark
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss } I swear to this fifth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen. And I do certify that the said Leonard Weeks resided in the neighbourhood with me and I never heard his reputation disparaged as to truth and veracity Before me Nathl. Martine Justice of the peace

State of New Hampshire
Secretary's Office
Novm. 8 th 1879
I hereby certify that Nathaniel Martin Esq. whose name is subscribed to the within certificate, is a justice of the peace in & for the county of Rockingham in said state, duly appointed and commissioned and that to his acts and attestations as such, faith and credit are due
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the public seal of said state on the day of the date hereof
Sam l Sparkhaws Secy
James M c Key Affidavit in proof of Sam l E. Collins - Service

Samuel T. Cram's Affidavit in proof of Samuel Colkin's Service

I Samuel T. Cram of Meredith in the County of Strafford and State of New-Hampshire dofore and say, that I enlisted as a soldier in a company commanded by Capt. Mark Wiggins attached to the Regiment commanded by Col. Pierce Long in the revolutionary war some time in August or September A.D. 1776 to serve for the term of one year that said Regiment was first Stationed at New-Castle in the State of New-Hampshire and from thence Marched to Ticonderoga and that I served the full term for which I enlisted and was discharged at Stillwater about the seventh of August A.D. 1777. and that I was well acquainted with Samuel Elkins now of New-Andover in the County of Hillsborough and State aforesaid, and that I was a mess-mate with him during the campaign, and further that he served in said War the full term of time that I did, being twelve months, and was discharged at Stillwater at the same time with me. and that I have been acquainted with him since and know him to be the same Samuel Elkins that served as aforesaid
Samuel T. Cram
State of New-Hampshire } Sworn to this fourth Strafford = ss = } day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen. And I do certify that the said Samuel T. Cram resides in the same Town with me, and that I know his Reputation for truth and veracity to be good. Before me - John Mooney Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office
Novem r 8 th 1819
I hereby certify that John Mooney Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is a Justice of the peace within for the County of Strafford in said State, duly appointed and commissioned and that to his acts and attestations as such, faith and credit are due.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the public seal of said State on the day of the date hereof
Sam l Sparkhawk Secretary